PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Travis Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Greene had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Greene
vs
Quinn

177 cm
20
148 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
143 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Knock Out Artistry
Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Quinn!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quinn.
Greene is looking to land body kicks.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greene sprawls well. Greene wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quinn gets slowly back to his feet.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Travis Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Quinn.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quinn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Quinn. Quinn gets slowly back to his feet.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Travis Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn dives in and grabs Greene's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes down on Quinn's head and hops out.
Greene misses with a low kick.

Quinn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Greene is trying to defend but Quinn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Quinn is working for a kimura but Greene is defending it quite comfortably.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Quinn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Greene is looking to escape.

Quinn is working for a submission of some sort.
Quinn looks gassed!

Quinn seems to be working for a kimura but Greene defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Quinn stops Greene from getting back to his feet.
Quinn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Quinn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Quinn is trying to work for a kimura but Greene is defending well.
Quinn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greene tries to kick Quinn off but Quinn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quinn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head.
Greene is trying to stand.

Quinn is working for a kimura but Greene is defending it quite comfortably.

Quinn is trying to work for a kimura but Greene is defending well.

Quinn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Quinn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Greene fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quinn, pushing him back against the cage.
Greene lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Greene tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Quinn jumps guard and drags Greene to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Quinn is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.

Quinn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greene postures up.
Greene has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quinn is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quinn looking for a guillotine here but Greene defends easily.
Quinn trying to keep a closed guard but Greene is proving a slippery customer.
Quinn has a closed guard, preventing Greene from standing up.

Quinn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking to stand up but Quinn won't let him.

Quinn has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.

Quinn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greene postures up.

Quinn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quinn is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Greene has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quinn is proving hard to escape from.
Dan Quinn has got the better of the ground game so far.

Quinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Quinn is tightening it up a little... Greene has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Greene reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Greene taps out! nice BJJ there by Quinn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dan Quinn!